Esher Green Baptist Church
Report and Accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Charity number. 1133504

Esher Green Baptist Church
Rèference and Administrative Details
Registered address
Esher Green Baptist Church
6 Park Road
Esher
Surrey
KT10 8NP
Tel.. 01372 469800
Email". office@esherchurch.org
Websrte: www.esherchurch.org
1133504
Charity Registration Number
Trustees
Pastor Ryan Ahem Senior Minister
Jeanette Hott
Elder
Margaret Evans
Karen Lita
Elder (Deceased 26 August 2024)
Elder
lfilliam Varah
Elder
Bankers
Barclays Bank
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Independent Examiner
A J Bennewith FCA. FCP4 FFA, FFTA FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU14XA

Esher Green Baptist Church
Trustses, Annual Re
ort for the
ear ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
The Charity is constituted as an unincorporated association and is affiliated to the Baptist Union of
Great Britain and to the London Baptist Association. The Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd. (EGBTL)
is a charitable company controlled by Esher Green Baptist Church for the purpose of holding
properties acquired by the Church. The Charity is govemed by a constitution based on the
Approved Governing Document for Baptist Churches. dated 3 December 2009.
The Elders act as the Trustees of the Church. The Church members, meeting appoints Elders to
be responsible for the governance of the Church and where there are ministers of the Church, they
will also be members of the eldership because of their role and responsibilities. Elders shall (with
the exception of a newly appointed minister) be chosen from among Church members and elected
in accordance with the Constitutton. All Trustees are expected for familiarise themselves with the
guidance offered by the Charty Commission.
The Elders are responsible for the day to day running of the church's work and wrtness, and the
financial and legal aspects of the charity. They are supported by a team of Ministry Leaders
responsible for various areas of ministy within the life of the Church, who report to the Eldership.
All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks
involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective.
The Elders review the various policies of the Church in order to effectively deal with risk
management such as Expenses Policy, Investment Policy, Reserves Policy, Risk Assessment
Policy, Conflict of Interests Policy, Health & Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy.
Ob'ectives and Activities
The principal purpose of the charrty is the advancement of the Christian fatth according to the
principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community service
and such other general charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and the world as the Church
shall determine.
To achieve the principal objective. which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of
activities both to its membership and to the cornmunity generally. The aim is to show the love of
Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living
Lord. We are a growing family of Christians from many different backgrounds and with varied
talents, but all with the common cause of sharing the good news about Jesus Christ and growing
in our relationship with him. Our motto is 'Each one reach one, each one keep one..
Church Activities
Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of
Christian worship. These services take pla￿ each Sunday at 10am with a communion service
On￿ a month. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, and all are welcome
to attend our services. We also live stream our 1 Oam Sunday Servi￿ for regular attendees who
may not be able to get to church in person for a variety of reasons. In addition, an edited version
of the service is uploaded to our YouTube channel at 4pm and is available for all to view.
New this year, we launched a morrthly Sunday evening seniice at 5:15pm called Triple P (Pizza,
Praise, Prophecy). This has been a great addition to our worship lffe, where we have experienced
powerful encounters with the Holy Spirrt. It has also been encouraging to see a mix of age groups
attending-though most of the pizza tends to be enjoyed by our younger worshippersl

Our Small Groups continue to grow and meet using a hybrid approach of both online and face to
face in memberfs homes. We also maintain a flexible hybrid approach for other gatherings, such
as prayer meetings and church meetings. This has enabled more people to connect and attend
than would otherwise be able to and has proved especially valuable for those with mobility
challenges, young children. 01 caring responsibilities.
In addition to a variety of prayer and worship services we also offered the following-.
Pastoral care
We support various people that engage with us in one way or another through visiting those ill in
hospital, providing financial assistan￿, offering practical support. spiritual guidan￿ and advice
where referral may be required. We have also visited local care homes to support and encourage
residents and staff.
Small groups andprayer
We operate a number of small groups throughout the community that meet on a regular basis,
typically every fortnight. These are informal gatherings, usually held in private homes, where those
who attend the church come together for Bible study, fellowship, prayer. and mutual support. We
currently have eight such groups meeting across the Elmbridge area, both face-to-face and online.
Prayer remains ￿ntral to the lrfe and ministry of the church our spiritual foundation and source of
strength. We now hold two general prayer meetings each month.. one via Zoom and one in the
Upper Room at the church. In addition, we host a range of specific prayer gatherings and
initiatives. such as for Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and Nepal Mission. One-to-one prayer is
also offered at the end of every Sunday service for anyone who would like to receive it.
Children and youth activities
We run a crèche, kids church, and youth group each Sunday, along with fortnightly youth
gatherings: Lazers (ages 11-14) and Renu (ages 15+). Our part-time YoLrth Worker, Marcia Varah,
leads the work with those aged 11 and above. In addition to running the youth groups, Marcia also
offers one•to-one support for young people who may benefrt from more focused help and
guidance. Kids Church continues to provide a wide range of engaging. interactive activities led by
our Kids Church Leader, Karen Lita, and her dedicated team. We take safeguarding very seriously
and ensure that all staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults are DBS
checked and safely recruited.
In February 2025, during half term, members of our youth group attend￿1 a discipleship trip to
Denmark in partnership with Youth A Mission (YWAM). In the lead-up to the trip, the young
people organised a fundraising cake sale to help cover the costs. The trip proved to be a deeply
meaningful time, filled with faith-building experiences and personal growth. On their retum, the
youth shared their stories during a Sunday moming service. which was both encouraging and
inspiring for the whole church family.
Community activities
We continue to provide communty-based actÈvities throughout the year, these are free to access
and are open to all. Some examples include:
Art Club - Meeting every Friday. the Art Club provides a relaxed and welcoming Spa￿ where
people of all abilities and backgrounds can come together to explore a variety of creatrve
techniques and approaches. More than just art-making, the club plays a valuable role in tackling
loneliness and supporting mental wellbeing, offering participants a chance to connect, express
themselves, and find encouragemerrt. Creativity is known to benefit mental health, and this group
helps nurture those positive effects while building a friendly community. Once a month, special
craft-based activities bring added variety and opportunities to connect. drawing a wide range of
participants.
Bereavement Café - In partnership with Prin￿sS Alice Hospi￿. our Bereavement Café continues
to flourish and has received overwhelmingly posttive feedback. Meeting monthly on the fourth
Tuesday, it offers a compassionate and supportive Spa￿ for those in our community who are

experiencing loss. Attendees find a safe environment to share their grief, re￿]ve encouragement,
and connect with others on a similarjoumey. Many have shared how helpful and uplifting the café
has been during drfficult times, and some who attend have become part of the church fellowship.
Café Club - This monthly club offers a welcoming Spa￿ to take a break, relax, and enjoy good
company. It's a chance to catch up with old friends or meet new ones in a friendly atmosphere.
Cake and drinks are provided, alongside a variety of activities each month, including crafts,
painting, poetry, interesting talks, and outrngs. The club plays an important role in helping people
feel connected and supported within our communty.
Care Homes
Silvennere Care Home
This year we launched a monthly church Servi￿ at
Silvermere Care Home. recognising the challenges faced by elderly residents who are no longer
able to attend church in person. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, the Servi￿ is open
to residents of all Christian backgrounds. as well as those curious about the Christian faith. It
includes singing hymns, a short message of encouragement, and communion. The Servi￿ is
designed to be accessible and easy to engage with, and we also offer prayer ministy. For
residents unable to attend the rnain gathering, we provide prayer in their rooms.
Debt Centre
Christians A
ainst Pove
Our CAP Debt Centre, which serves the Elrnbridge
area, was established in January 2018 in partnership with Christians Against Poverty. It offers a
free and comprehensive service to those facing unmanageable debt. We employ a Centre
Manager who is supported by a dedicated team of volunteer befrienders from within the church.
Together, in consultation with CAP Head Offi￿, the team provides holistic support to help clients
break free from the cycle of debt and take steps towards financial stability. Over the past year, we
have supported a wide range of individuals not onty with debt advice but also with practical help
and personal encouragement. We have celebrated with several clients who have become debt
free, and it has been encouraging to see some begin to engage with the wider life of the church
through Sunday services and other events. Once again, we were delighted to deliver generous
Christmas hampers to all our clients, which were extremely well received.
This year, we hosted a free money coaching workshop to help people gain confidence in
managing their finances. Held over two sessions, it covered budgeting. smart spending, tracking
money with a free online tool, saving, and using credit wisely. The workshop was fully booked and
received very positive feedback from those who attended.
Kids Film Club- Our monthly Kids Film Club (held on the second Saturday of each month)
continues to be a great success and is often fvlly booked. Using our large cinema screen and
professional sound system, we show family-friendly films in a fun and relaxed setting. Popcorn,
drinks. and sweets are provided free of charge, and toys are available for younger children to play
with during the film. This OLrtreach is especially valued by families in the local community, offering
an enjoyable and cost-free alternative to a trip to the cinema-something that may otherwise be
out of reach for many. The club also ran throughout the summer, providing a much-appreciated
activity for children and their parents during the holidays.
Youth Film Club- This year, we relocated our Youth Film Club from Lower Green Community
Centre to the church building to accommodate its growing popularity, make the rnost of our central
location, and use our large cinema screen and professional sound system. sin￿ the move, the
club has continued to thrive, with young people building meaningful connections and enjoying time
together in a safe and welcoming spa￿. As a result of this outreach, several now attend our youth
group, where it has been encouraging to see how warmly they have been welcomed and included
as part of the group-especial￿ those facing challenges.
Public benefrt
The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to guidan￿ published by the
Charity Commission in respect of public benefit. They are satisfied that the activities outlined
above clearly dernonstrate that the Charity is providing a benefit to the public.

Achievements and Perfomiance
We continue to see good Sunday attendan￿ with new people joining from a variety of
backgrounds and age groups which is a great encouragement. Our congregation includes around
130 adults and children, though not all are present each week. We also continue to livestream our
Sunday services via our YouTube channel, recognising that some still connect online. The channel
now has 204 subscrrbers, with many tuning in at different points throughout the week. Our current
adult membership remains at 65.
In addition to our regular activities reaching out to our community. our achievements for the year
included..
Al ha Course- Our Alpha course was a success again this year, providing a welcoming Spa￿ for
those curious about the Christian faith as well as those wanting to revisit the basics. Many who
completed the course went on to get involved in other church activities and community outreach. It
was especially wonderful to see one participant make the decision to be baptised at our re￿nt
baptism servi￿!
Church Socials
In July, our Celebration of the Nations Sharing Lunch, held after a Sunday service, was a joyful
occasion to honour the rich cultural diversity within our church and wider communty. It was a
wonderful opportunity to Sha￿ stories and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes, each reflecting the
different cultural backgrounds represented in our fellowship.
Our summer picnics at West End Green were well attended, providing a relaxed Spa￿ for people
to catch up, make new friends, and take part in light sports and activities for those who wanted to
be more active.
Craft Stalls - Esher Ma
Fair & West End Show- Our craft stalls at the Esher May Fair and West
End Show proved a great success raising £562 for our CAP Debt Centre service.
Communi
litter
ick- During the summer, a team of volunteers from the church took part in a
community litter pick, covering a wide area and helping to keep our local environment clean and
welcoming. They collected a surprising variety of items-from everyday rubbish to unusual finds
like a 'men at work, sign, a bike wheel, and even a pint glass. The event was a practical way to
show our care for the communty and to be a visible, positive presen￿ in the local area.
Pet Service- In August, we hosted our annual Pet Servi￿, recognising the important role pets
play in combating loneliness and supporttng wellbeing. The event was a great success, drawing a
wide variety of pets and their owners from the local community. We were delighted to see how well
all the animals behaved throughout the service, makn'ng it a joyful and memorable occasion for all
involved.
Ladies Runnin
Club - Launched in April, the Ladies Running Club has been a great success. The
group meets at 8am on Sundays, allowing participants to enjoy a run before heading to the
morning church service. Open to all abilities, tt has become a valued space for connection,
encouragement, and shared activty and many have seen their fitness and confidence improve
as a result.
Men's Connection - Recognising that men don't always find it easy to connect. we hosted a
number of relaxed social events open to all, with the aim of building friendships. Highlights
included pub nights, the CVM Men's Gathering, and a day out at Lydden HTII for the 5 Nations
British Rallycross Championships, complete with fireworks.
Interactive Li
ht Trail - On 31 October. we hosted an Interactive Light Trail for children aged 5-11
and their families. Designed as a fun and positive attemative to traditional Halloween activities, the
event drew many from the local community. Families enjoyed following the trail together, taking
part in crafts, and sharing food and treats. creating a joyful atmosphere and a great opportunity to
connect.

other Mission and Charit Su
ort - We were delighted to continue supportrng the local charty
The Besom in Esher, offering them use of our church building for their weekly meetings. Many of
our church members also volunteer with Besom, helping to meet practical needs in the local area.
We were thrilled to see them move into their own premises this year, and we remain committed to
supporting their valuable work.
In November, we once again acted as a collection centre for 'Operation Christmas Child.. an
initiative of Samaritan's Pur*. Through the incredible generosity of our church members and the
wider community. we collected a record-breaking 623 Sh￿bOxeS filled with toys, clothing,
stationery, and more. These gifts were sent to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. It
was deeply encouraging to see so many individuals and organisations come together to support
this effort. We also hosted a Christmas gathering for our Park Road neighbours, which was a
great success, and our Chrisknas choir brought festive cheer during a special performance at the
local Wheatsheaf pub.
Financial Review
The Church continues to raise the fvnds which it needs to cary on its activities from within its own
membership and congregation.
The financial position of the Charity at 31 March 2025 and comparatives for the prior period, as
more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:_
2025
2024
Net expenditure
(11,693)
(24,423)
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available for
the general purposes of the Charity
Designated Revenue Funds
102,352
115,898
1,871,910
1,871,843
Total Unrestricted Funds
1,974.262
1,987.741
Restricted Revenue Funds
1.936
150
Totsl Funds
1.976.198
1.987,891
The Charity's income decreased, compared to the year before, to £159.385 {2024." £182,486),
while expenditure also decreased to £171, 078 (2024.. £206,909). The overall resenie was
decreased by -£11,693 (2024.. -£24,423). The Church's finances remain in a satisfactory position.
We operate a Mission Fund and 100/0 of the total general income of the Church is set aside each
month as a Designated Reserve. The Mission Fund is intended to provide financial assistancel
support to UK and overseas causes. The fund is adrninistered by the Eldership with advice from
the Mission Team. A full list of the charities that we have supported during this period is contained
in the notes to the financial statements.
The Church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the
church's activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but
nevertheless. contribute substantially to the achievement of the church's objectives. The Trustees
highly value the significant contribution made to the activities of the charity by unpaid volunteers.
Reserves Polic
The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy to enable the church to function effectively and
meet rts obligations in the event of a decline in our income or a major cost.

Unrestricted or General reserves
The target range. to maintain securely day-to4ay running of the normal Church expenses, is
between 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure. This will normally be sufficient to ensure that
budgeted expenditure can be spent on time given that large expense items should be planned for
at least three months in advance. This resenle takes into account the fact that the Gift Aid tax
recovery (which usually amounts to about 16 % of total income) is re￿ived quarterly. The Finance
Team is authorised to restrict budgeted expenditure in the event of the forecast income not being
maintained. If the target reserve is not met, the Finance Team will advise the Trustees of the need
for appropriate steps to reach it. Any action to Increa￿ the Teserve should. however, be in
reasonable balance with our charitable activities.
As at 31 March 2025 the reserves amounted to £69.391 which represents 5 months of budgeted
expenditure for the coming year. Taking into account changes to individual giving over the past
year and looking ahead, the Trustees will be budgeting for a slight increase in general fund
expenditure. However, they are satisfied that reserves will remain within the reserves range.
Desi
nated Reserves
Designated Reserves may be made out of Unrestricted Reserves or income from time to time by
the Finan￿ Team, subject to confimation by the Trustees. In the same way, Designated
Reserves can be returned to Undesignated Reserves when not required for the designated
purpose. Such reseNes are made to provide for specific expenditure anticipated in the future
which can be covered from current resources, or for exceptional ttems beyond normal annual
expenditure. The Designated Reserve created in respect of the propety in Park Road represents
funds lent to EGBTL in respect of the Park Road development
Staff Pro
Reserve
This is a Designated Reserve made up trom Unrestricted incomelreserves to provide capital to
lend to the EGBTL for the purchase of residential property for ministry staff employed by the
Church. Proceeds of the sale of such property during any vacancy of a staff post will be retained
in the Reserve for the purchase of future new property. Additions to the Reserve, to provide for
the purchase of further property or for capital work on existing property, may also be made.
Restricted Reserves
Restricted income (income given to the Church to use for charitable causes specified by the donor)
is used for those purposes as soon as possible. To the exterrt that the income cannot be
immediately used, it is retained in a specified Restricted ReseNe account until spent. If any
recovery of tax under Gtft Aid is related to a gift, the tax recovered is added to the appropriate
Restricted Resenie.
This report was approved by the board of Trust￿ on 22 October 2025.
Karen Lita
Trustee

Esher Green Baptist Church
Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustses of the charity on the accounts for the
year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Esher Green Baptist Church (the
Church) for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 10 to 19.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acf). You consider that an audit
is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is
needed.
I report in respect of my exarnination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination gtving rne cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act.
or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records". or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair view which is not a matter Gonsidered as
part of an independent examination.
I have no COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
A J Bennewith FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA
Upper Ground Floor
18 Farnham Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU14XA
This report was signed on C ,￿ £ e * S

Esher Green Baptist Church
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
146.640
3,579
270
2,040
6.856
2b
2¢
2d
153,496
3.579
270
2,040
178,539
3,827
120
Total income
152.529
6,856
159,385
182,486
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Direct charitable expenditure
Support costs
Grants payable
113,519
37,303
15.188
5,070
3b
118,589
37,303
15,186
137,033
40,411
29,465
Total expenditure
166,008
5.070
171,078
206,909
Net gains on investments
11
Net incomel(expenditure)
forthe year
Transfers between funds
(13.479)
1,786
(11,693)
(24,423)
Net movernent in funds
(13.479)
1.786
{11,693)
(24,423)
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
1,987.741
150
1,987.891
2,012,314
Total funds carried forward
1,974,262
1.936
1,976,198
1,987,891
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Esher Green Baptist Church
Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments in Associated Company
Tot81 r￿ed assets
10
11
32,961
460,425
493,386
39,175
460.425
499.600
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Tot81 current assets
12
1.397.263
90,393
1.487,656
1,396,058
97,705
1,493,763
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
(4.844)
(5,472)
Net current assets
Total current assets less current liabilities
1.482,812
1,488,291
Total net assets
1,976.198
1.987,891
Represented by Charfty funds
Restricted fund5
14115
1.936
150
Designated funds
Unrestricted funds
14115
1,871,910
1,871,843
14115
102,352
115.898
Total charity funds
1,976.198
1,987,891
The notes on pages 12-19 form an integral part of these accounts. These accounts were
approved by the Trustees on 22 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
LJL+
Karen Lita
Trustee
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E5her Green Baptist Church
Notes to the accounts
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Accountin
olicies
a) Basis of preparation
The a¢counts are prepared in accordance with the, Charities Statement of Recommended Practice
(Charities SORP 2021), FRS102, the Charities Act 2011 and the Baptist Union of Great Britain Guidelines
F03 {1012022). The Church is a registered charity, no. 1133504 and meets the definition of a PLJblic benefit
entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value
unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting polity notes.
b) Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements. the Tnjstees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
Trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
c) Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activrties (SOFA) when the charity is
legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured
reliably and it is probable that the income will be re￿ived.
Donations are accounted for gross when re￿ived. Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable
and are included at fair value.
Legacies a￿ accounted for when probate has been completed, the amount of the legacy can be reliably
quantified and the conditions of the legacy are within the control of the church.
Investment income is included in the accounts in the year in which it is receivable.
d) Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expendrture is recognised where there is a legal or
constructive obligation to make payments to third parttes, it is probabte that settlement will be required and
the amount of the obligation tran be measured reliably.
e) Grants payable
The Church makes grants to other organisations and individuaEs whose char5table objects complement its
work. They are a¢￿Unted for when the recipient has been notified of the grant and payment is
unconditional.
n Support costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the church but do not directly represent charitable activities
and include office costs and governance cost. whe￿ support Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to the cost of raising fijnds and expenditure on charitable activities on a
basis consistent with the use of resources. This represents direct expenditure on the governan￿ of the
church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is not
included in the SOFA sinGe there is no measurable cost to the volunteers for their service.
g) Fixed Asset Investments
The front part of the Church property, comprising a church building with related rooms, at 6 Park Road,
Esher, Surrey. is held under 'Model Trusts, by the Baptist Union Corporalion Ltd. jointly with The Esher
Green Baptist Trust Ltd. The rear Annex and other land and buildings are owned by The Esher Green
Baptist Trust Ltd.
The Church's sole residential property (Winterdown Road purchased on 7th August 2017) is jointly owned by
Esher Green Baptist Trust Limited (EGBTL) and Mr R and Mrs Ahem.
h) Tangible fixed a&sets
The Church premises are considered to be inalienable and historic assets and are excluded from the
balance sheet because reliable cost infomiation is not available. and valuats'on would incur significant costs
which would be onerous compared with the additional benefrt gained by users of the accounts. The
insurance value of the premises was £2.707,797 at 22 December 2024.
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l) Depreciation
No depreciation is provided on freehold buildings. It is the Church's policy to maintain these at least to their
current standard and to charge to the SOFA the cost of maintenance as incurred. In the opinion of the
Trustees the resulting charge would not differ materially from that had the buildings been depreciated.
Furniture, equipment. plant and machinery and individual items of equipment used within the Church
premises with a purchase price of £1.500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. Otherwise.
assets are written off over their expected life as follows:
Plant and rnaGhinery
Furniture & equipment
AV equipment
Office equipment
S % straight line
10 % straight line
20 % straight line
33 % slraight line
J) Taxation
As a registered charity, the Church is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income
and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no olher purpose. Value Added
Tax is not recoverable by the Church, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of
Financial Activities.
k) Flnancial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilittes of e kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic
financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequentty measured at their
settlement value.
l) Current asset measurement
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the
amount prepaid. Tax recoverable is included at the amounl recetvable at the balan￿ sheet date. Creditors
are recognised where there is a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probabty Esult in the
transfer of funds to a third paty. and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably.
m) Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term deposits wrth a short maturity of three months or
less.
n) Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds thal have been set aside by the Trustees for specific
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors
or which have been raised by the charity for specific purposes. The cost of raising and administering such
funds are ch8rged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notès
to the financial statements.
O) Employee benefits." pensions . defined Contribution schemes
The Charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension
plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have
been paid the charity has no further payrnents obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense
when they are due. Amounts not paid are sh¢Jwn in ac￿lat$ in the balance sheet.
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2. Income from
2a. Donations and le
acies
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Donations from individuals
General donations
Gift aid recoverable
Offerings
Other donations
Total donations from individuals
Revenue grants and donations from
private sethr
Total
97.370
25.355
23.915
97.370
25.355
23,915
6,856
153,496
96,397
24,774
45.669
11,s99
178.539
6,856
6.856
146.640
146,640
6,866
153,496
178,539
2b. Investment Income
Unrestricted
Fund5
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Bank Interesl
Totsl
3,579
3,579
3,579
3,579
3,827
3.827
2c. Charitable activities
Unrestrfctsd
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Totsl Funds
Totsl Funds
2025
2024
Film Club
Total
270
270
270
270
2d. Othèr tradin
activities
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Totsl
Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Hall letting
Total
2,040
2,040
2.040
2,040
120
120
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enditure on Charitable activities-
3a. DI￿¢t charitable ex
enditure
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Staff salaries
Employerfs Nalional Insurdnce costs
Defined contribution pension costs
Travel and subsistence
Training and conferen
Direct reslrrcted expenditu
Ministy activities
Total
88.672
88.672
3,045
6,485
499
360
5,070
14,458
118,589
82,164
2.178
6,009
304
1,127
16,661
28.590
137,033
6.485
499
360
5,070
14,458
113,519
5.070
3b. Su
ort costs
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2025
Premlses Expenses
ghl heat and power
Premises repairs & renewals
Property insurance
Administrative overheads
Telephone and inlemet
Stalion8ry and printing
SubsGriplions
Equipment expenses
Accounting services
Other office expenses
Independent Examinerfs lees
Flnancial costs
Bank charges
Depreciation costs
Total
7,905
5,234
3.273
7.905
5,234
3,273
7,679
7,121
3.785
1.677
762
2.615
76
5.316
1.903
1.800
1,677
762
1615
76
5.316
1,903
1,800
1,378
924
2,742
417
5.243
2,428
1,800
528
8,214
37.303
S28
6,214
37,303
493
6,401
40,411
3c. Grants
able
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total
Funds
2024
2025
Home mission - see note 5
Overseas mission - see note 5
Total
9,636
5.550
15,186
9,636
5,550
15.186
23,615
5,850
29,465
4. Total charitable ex
endlture
Unrestrtcted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Total direct spending
Total sUPPOrt cost5
Total grants payable
Totsl charitable expenditure
113.519
37.303
15,186
166.008
5,070
118,589
37,303
15,186
171,078
137.033
40.411
29,465
206,909
5.070
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5. Grants
able
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Totsl Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Besom In Esher
Brazil Cicero Mission
BU Home Mission
Compassion UK
Devonport Community Baptist Church
Elmbridge CAN
Frontiers - Matt Stott
Hungary Bekescaba Pentecoslal Church
Hungary Mission- J & M Anieli
INF
Nepali Mission - A Shrestha
Other
Release Int- True Wine Churth Lebanon
Release Intematlonal
YWAM Denmark
Totsl mission giving
1.200
200
2.932
1,200
200
2,932
13.200
500
3.660
250
2,400
754
1,200
900
2,400
500
600
501
1.800
800
2,400
504
1,200
900
2,400
504
1,200
900
2.400
600
500
1.800
300
250
15,186
600
500
1.800
300
250
15,186
29,465
6. Net income for the
ear
2025
2024
Net income for the year is stated after charging:"
Independent exarnination
1,800
1.800
7. Related Partiés
The joint holding Trustee of the Church is EGBTL and the Baptist Union Corporation Limlted which is charity
number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The Church is also a member of the
Baptist Union of Great Britain and the London Baptist Association.
Manse a¢comm¢)dation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.
The Charity and EGBTL is able to take advantage of the small group exemption and is not required to
prepare consolidated accounts. The capital and reserves at the year end are shown as an investment at
book value and the income or expense is shown on the detailed breakdown in the notes.
During the year the Charity received £27,721 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The
donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of
its existing activities.
8. Staff costs and Trustees ex
enses
2025
2024
Gross salartes
Employeffs National Insurance costs
Employeffs pension contribubons
Total
88,672
82,184
2.178
6.009
90,351
6.485
98,202
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The totsl number of staff employed in the year wa5
2025
2024
No employee received total emoluments in excess of £60.000 during the year (2024.. none).
The Minister, Ryan Ahern acts as one of the Trustees in accordance with the Constitution and recerved
remuneration of £44,118, pension contributions £4,419. ub'lities and travel £3.350. Manse accommodation is
jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife.
The Ministeffs wrfe Valerie Ahern is empk)yed as Church Administrator and received salary of £16 683 and
pension contributions of £834. She also provided bookkeeping services and received payment of £4,000.
Marcia Varah who is married to Trustee William Varah, is employed as the Youth Worker and CAP Centre
Manager and recerved a combined salary of £24.785 and pension contributions of £1,239 for the year.
The Minister and Trustee William Varah were not invotved in any discussions and decisions regarding
appointing and employing their wives and are not involved in salary reviews.
No other trustees or related parties recetved any expenses or remuneration.
9. Herits
e assets not Included in th8 accounts
The Church premises are considered to be inalienable and historic assets and are excluded from the
balance sheet because reliable cost information is not available, and valuation would incur significant costs
which would be onerous compared wrth the additional benefft gained by users of the accounts.
10. Tan
ible fixed assets
Plant &
machinery
Fumituro
& fixtures
Totsl
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additlon$
At 31 March 2025
73,855
92.6TI
166,532
73,855
91677
166,532
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
40,328
3,692
44,020
87,029
2,522
89,551
127,357
6,214
133,571
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
29.835
3,126
32,961
Al 31 March 2024
33,527
5,648
39,175
All of the r￿ed assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
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11. Investments in Associated Com
an
Investments
in subsidiary
undertakings
Listed
Investments
Other
Classes of
Investrftents
Total
Carrying values of investments
At 1 Aprtl 2024
Revaluations
At 31 Mar¢h 2025
460,425
460,425
460.425
460,425
Analysis between fair value and historical cost
Investments a5 above held at equty method
460,425
460,425
12. Debtors
2025
2024
Loan to Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd
Prepayments and accwed income
Other debtors
1.386,272
4,073
6,918
1.397,263
1,386,272
2,849
6,937
1,396.058
13. Creditors: amounts fallin
due within one
ear
2025
2024
Accruals
Other creditcrs
2.200
2,644
2.200
3,272
4,844
5,472
14. Anal
sis of net assets b fund
Unrestrfcted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Fund5
Total Funds
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments al valuation:_
Fixed asset investments
Current Assets
Current Liabilitses
At 31 Mar¢h 2025
32,961
32,961
460.425
1,411.485
460,425
1,487,656
<4,8441
1,976,198
74.235
(4.844)
102,352
1.936
1,871,910
1,936
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Tanglble Fixed Assets
Investments at valuation-.-
Flxed assetinvestments
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
At 31 March 2024
39.175
39,175
460,425
1.411,418
460,425
1,493,763
(5.472)
1,987,891
82.195
(5.472)
115,898
150
1.871,843
150
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15. Movement in funds durin
ear
Current Year
Balance
l April 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
other Gains
& Losses
Balance
31 March 2025
Unrestricted Funds
General
115.898
152,529
(150.822)
DésignatedFunds
Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd
Housing
Park Road Development
Mission
Building Redecoration
Total Designated Funds
Restricted funds
Youth Denmark Trip
Youth Camp
CAP Debt Centre
Other
Total Restricted Funds
(15.253}
102,352
460.425
181.000
1,205.273
573
24,572
1,871,843
460,425
181,ObJ
1.205,273
640
24,57?
1.871.910
(15.186)
15.253
(15,186)
15,253
4,068
629
1.643
518
(4.068)
150
629
1,307
(486)
{516)
(5,070)
150
6,856
1,93E
Total Funds
1.987.891
159.385
(171,078)
1,976,198
Previous Year
Balance
1 April 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
other Gains
& Loss8$
Balance
31 Ma￿h 2024
Unrestrfrted Funds
General
134.973
170.787
(160,783)
(29.079)
115,898
Designated Funds
Esher Green Baplisl Trust Ltd
Housing
Park Road Development
Misslon
Building Redecoralion
Total Designated Funds
Restricted fvnds
Youth Brazil Misslon Trip
CAP Debt Centre
Other
460.425
181,000
1,205273
959
24,572
1,871229
460,425
181,000
1.205,273
573
24,572
1871843
(29.465)
29,079
5.112
9.7
531
1.424
11,699
(14,856)
(381)
(1.424)
{16,661)
150
Total Restricted Funds
5,112
150
Total Funds
2.012,314
182,486
(206,909)
1,987,891
ur
oses of funds
Designated Fund5
Esher Green Bapllsl Trust Ud
HDu$ing Fund
Park Road Develcpmenl
Misston Support Fund
Represents th& CaFrylrs Va￿ ofthe funds tyi EGBTL.
Rep￿ents fijnds lent lo gGBTL in respect ofllE manse.
Rep￿sents funds lent to EGBTL in ￿SpeCt oflhe church buhding develepmenL
A share of the unspedfied genèral gNiThJ ￿1ved by the churth is sel aside e8¢h month and grants
made aeeordingty.
Carries a balan¢e sel asrde from Ihe general fvrtd to meet the anticipated repair and redecoration CD51s
ofthe church premises.
Building Redecoralion Fvnd
Restricted Funds
Youth Denmark Trip
Youth Camp
CAP Debl Cenlre
To fund a youth thp lo Denmark in February 2025.
To fund a youth Camp lrip in Summer 2025.
To assist clients of the CAP Debt Centr&
In￿lle 9iven to the church to use frx charitable causes spectfied by the dortor.
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